The Times of Bill Cunningham

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The Times of Bill Cunningham

Released Feb 14, 2020

1h 14m

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New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham becomes famous for his candid street images.

Critics Consensus

While it may frustrate fans hoping for a more probing analysis, The Times of Bill Cunningham remains enjoyable time spent in the company of a fascinating subject.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

The Times of Bill Cunningham is slight, but that's an element of design, not a flaw.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 30, 2020

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

This well-researched dive into mid-century social history treats viewers to a cornucopia of delicious photographs to accompany Cunningham's narration, plunging us into a world that feels both immediate and heartbreakingly gone forever.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 9, 2020

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This movie never begins to dare to know him better.

Feb 22, 2020

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Michael Cuby

them.

Its real juice lies in stories about how Bill's staunchly Catholic upbringing may have impacted his later decisions, which are eye-opening and heartbreaking in equal measure.

Nov 16, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Because the basis of the documentary is a video interview that [Bill Cunningham] did in 1994, the interview looks extremely dated. However, the documentary does have a treasure trove of archival footage, which is one of the main reasons to see this movie.

Jul 14, 2020

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Roberto Friedman

Bay Area Reporter

Reader, we enjoyed screening this film, but we felt somehow complicit in its elbowing the earlier documentary aside, without really getting the reason why.

May 22, 2020

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Audience Member

A fantastic look at the life of Bill Cunningham, much of it in his own words. From his childhood through his army career, to post-war explosion of fashion that launched his career. Cunningham's personality and ever-present smile and laugh is truly uplifting. Sarah Jessica Parker's narration is pitch-perfect and engaging. I'm truly astonished how much is packed in this documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Very good companion piece to Bill Cunningham New York as a more standard interview documentary

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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jane

Exceptional. Beautiful film documenting such an amazing person. So well done, visually as well as music! Will go see again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/20

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Steven

This is a great film. A most see for a history listen in fashion and culture.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/20

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Ellin S

Very dull. Unlike Bill

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/18/20

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Nancy

Quintessential NYC hero

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/20

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Mark Bozek

Director

Mark Bozek

Writer

Mark Bozek

Producer

Russell Nuce

Producer

Susan Rockefeller

Executive Producer

Amina Megalli

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Synopsis

New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham becomes famous for his candid street images.

Director: Mark Bozek
Producer: Mark Bozek, Russell Nuce
Screenwriter: Mark Bozek
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Live Rocket
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $134.1K
Runtime: 1h 14m